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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.09, 176.86 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.09, 176.86 and 106.21 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.09 : 176.86 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.09/176.86 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.09x = 176.86 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.09x = 18,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.15/118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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